Wicked Weasel

going to summit this year, but not sure which configuration I should be looking to do.

Which configuration is best for the corvettes.

thanks

95jersey

Do you mean with course? There are 3 courses, the main course, the Jefferson, and the Shenandoah.

You DEFINATELY want to do the main course (original) course. That is good for Corvettes and high HP cars, if is ver fast, has a HUGE strait with some really fast corners and elevation changes like the glen, but some tight parts that require lots of technical skill and proper car placement. It is also a beautiful area.

Be prepared though for a a paddock and facilties that are a throwback to 1973. (dirt and gravel, no garages, and one small dank bathroom. But you go to drive, not for the 4 star ammenties (like NJMP). Stay in Charleston, it is about 15 min drive to the track and is the closest town with decent resurants and such. You will not find any decent hotels. I been going since 01 with BWM club in April and we always stayed at the Northgate Inn, you will not find anything much better.

Good luck!

AU N EGL

Only do Main Course

C5inWV

Main. The Shenendoah and Jefferson are used mainly for DE's and club events. If you plan to race, the main circuit is the most likely venue. There are alot of changes being made to the complex, lots of heavy equipment seen when I was out there last weekend.
There are bathrooms w/ showers near the timing & scoring tower, not just near the pits.
Don't confuse Charleston (WV capital) w/ Charles Town (near the track.) There are decent hotels in Winchester which is about the same distance from the track as Charles Town.

Wicked Weasel

As always thanks guys

AU N EGL

Here is one of Wally's Summit Main Videos

http://vimeo.com/6245024

sothpaw2

As with others...Main course all the way. Runoff is poor (concrete walls) on Shenandoah and your car also can get airborne there. Main has corners that are not ridiculously tight and lots of sweepers

When are you going? Always good to see other Corvettes. NVCC used to run in July but last year they did not go on the Main.

Wicked Weasel

We are looking at July 11th with trackdaze.

VatorMan

I'll be doing a few FATT's there...Main track is what you want.

VTME13

Jefferson is pretty good, too. I was apprehensive about it at first, but it was a ton of fun.

Having said that I live close and wouldn't make a "trip" to drive anything other than the Main course, though.

wallyman424

Definitely the way to go. Trackdaze is an awesome group.

sothpaw2

Yeah I already have that one on my calendar. My Summer Lynchpin.

I wish they would publish the FATT schedule!!!!!!!!!

Wicked Weasel

We have gone out with them a few times at NJMP and like them so that is why we thought going to Summit with them would be a good idea.

JiminVirginia

I love Shenandoah. Very technical. A lot like a high speed autocross, in that you have to place the car exactly at every point on the circuit, without any let up. Big Bend leading onto the back straight is a real test of commitment.

argonaut

Hey Bob - I'll be there. I've gone to their July event at Summit for the last three years. You bringing George and Roger with you? I'll also be at the Jun 30-Jul 1st TrackDaze event at Thunderbolt - are you guys going to that one? Brad.

C5inWV

March 11 FATT on Summit Point Circuit
April 8 FATT on Summit Point Circuit
May 6 FATT on Summit Point Circuit
Jun 17 FATT on Summit Point Circuit
Jul 16 (Sat) FATT on Shenandoah Circuit
August 19 FATT on Summit Point Circuit
September 9 FATT on Summit Point Circuit
September 24 (Sat) FATT on Shenandoah Circuit
October 14 FATT on Summit Point Circuit
November 4 FATT on Summit Point Circuit
November 18 FATT on Summit Point Circuit


If only all wishes were so easy.

Wicked Weasel

Yes and yes we have signed up already.

Wicked Weasel

Unfortunately 1 day event at summit will not work for us.

GeorgeZNJ

Whats up Brad, its been a long, long winter.

jlutherva

Glad somebody loves Shenandoah; I didn't like it at all Tough course to learn, end of back straight is rough and scary (I don't like lighting up the rears at 130 MPH in 4th gear), and they got two feet of concrete barrier for every one foot of track. I also spent some time wondering how they mowed the one foot of grass between the pavement and the jersey barrier

Good to hear about the main course. May I'll put that one the schedule. I also run several of the Track Daze events.
Another Jim in VA